Picked almost at random from the Southern Lord website in a bid to sate my hunger for crusty metal, Balaclava has barrelled into my life without warning and wrenched me from my festive meat coma with an almighty slap around the chops.

Crimes of Faith may be billed as “hardcore punk [played] with severe intensity” but that is selling this cracking little gem far short.

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I'm keen to support all new music. So if you'd like to send me your band's album or demo for possible review or mention then please email:
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I can't promise I'll post about it or even be nice about it but I'll definitely listen to it.